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1/18: Bump for Paterson’s Approval Rating

Could Governor Paterson’s approval rating be on an upswing?  According to the latest Marist Poll in New York State, 31% of registered voters statewide think Paterson is doing either an excellent or good job in office.  That’s a jump of 11 percentage points from when Marist last asked this question in November.  At that time, […]

Y1/18: Cuomo Approval Rating at 64%

New York State Attorney General Andrew Cuomo continues to be the toast of New York for registered voters in the state. 64% of the electorate think Cuomo is doing either an excellent or good job in office.  And, just 7% believe Cuomo is performing poorly.  When The Marist Poll last asked voters about Cuomo’s job […]

1/15: Dems Duke It Out for U.S. Senate Race in NY State

Since news surfaced that former Tennessee Congressman Harold Ford Jr. is thinking about challenging fellow Democrat Kirsten Gillibrand for U.S. Senate in New York, politicos statewide and nationally have been in a frenzy.  But, does the relative newcomer to New York politics, Ford, pose a serious threat to the unelected Gillibrand?  The answer is, “Maybe.” […]

1/15: Gillibrand Approval Rating Still Low

24% of registered voters in New York State think Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is doing either an excellent or good job in office.  Gillibrand’s approval rating is little changed from the last time The Marist Poll asked voters in New York State about her job performance.  Last November, 25% gave her high marks. “Gillibrand still hasn’t […]

10/26: Thompson’s Last Best Chance?

By Dr. Lee M. Miringoff Tomorrow night’s debate on WABC-TV between NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Democrat Bill Thompson represents the challenger’s best and probably last opportunity to close the gap in the race for mayor. I’m not sure Thompson’s chances are as dire as a Hail Mary pass but they are certainly no better […]